Numbers for VAT

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VAT ID for business contacts

You use the VAT identification number (VAT ID) for all your contacts with customers and suppliers. For example, you put the VAT ID on your stationery, invoices, and website. You also use it if you do business within the European Union (EU).

A VAT ID has a fixed structure:

• Sole proprietors (self-employed professionals, freelancers, zzp’ers) : the country code NL + 9 digits + the letter ‘B’ + 2 digits. Your citizen service number (BSN) is not included in this.
• Other legal forms such as a VOF, CV, partnership, or BV: the country code NL + the Legal Entities and Partnerships Identification Number (RSIN) + the letter ‘B’ + 2 digits.

An example of a VAT ID: NL123456789B01.

VAT tax number: for contact with the Tax Administration

You only use the VAT tax number (omzetbelastingnummer, ob-nummer) for contact with the Tax Administration. For example, if you write a letter to the Tax Administration. Or if you call the Tax Information Line.

A VAT tax number has a fixed structure:

• For sole proprietorships, the VAT tax number is your citizen service number (BSN) followed by the letter 'B' and 2 digits.
• The VAT tax number for other legal structures is the RSIN number followed by the letter 'B' and 2 digits.

There is no NL in front of the VAT tax number as there is with the VAT ID.

An example of a VAT tax number is 111234567B01.

How do I get a VAT ID and a VAT tax number?

After you register with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce KVK, the Tax Administration will automatically let you know within 10 working days if you are an entrepreneur for VAT purposes. If so, you will receive the VAT ID and VAT tax number. Even if you only have business activities that are exempt from VAT, such as foundations or associations.

Sometimes you cannot register with KVK. Find out how to register with the Tax Administration.

If you are not an entrepreneur for VAT purposes then you do not have a VAT ID or VAT tax number.

Request an extra VAT ID for new business activities

You can apply for an exra VAT ID from the Tax Administration. For example, because you are starting new activities with a different SBI code within your business. Or because you have several branches. This is not mandatory. If you do, you will also receive a second VAT tax number. You must file an additional VAT return and keep separate records for your second VAT ID.

Doing business within the EU

If you buy or provide products or services within the EU, you use your VAT ID. The system for the exchange of VAT information (VIES) only recognises that number. You also use your VAT ID for your VAT returns via the one-stop shop.

The Tax Administration also passes on your VAT ID to the tax authorities of other EU countries. For example, if they handle your request for a refund.